Your role
The Scoresby office is offering rare 13-month full-time Mechanical Engineering Internship opportunities commencing 27th January 2025 for current engineering students who are keen to utilise theoretical skills learnt in their degree and develop practical skills in the workforce.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will make an impact and gain experience in the following ways:
* Being part of a great team of experienced engineers working with internal and external customers across multiple departments.
* Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, data collection & analysis, failure investigation and root cause identification for current in-service products and prototypes.
* Preparation and presentation of information/data in engineering reports and PowerPoint to key stakeholders.
* Exposure to drafting and CAD modelling for component design including concept generation through to physical prototyping. Producing detailed engineering drawings for supplier manufacturing.
* Undertake project management on a variety of projects ranging from engineering change management for new and existing products to application testing.
* Physical hands-on work with Cummins products in their various applications.
* Supporting engineering team members with testing, simulation, change management, logistics and planning for a variety of projects.
About you
If you are an undergraduate Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing or Aerospace engineering student looking to jump-start your career, they are offering a 13-month full-time internship.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this undergraduate internship, it is essential that you:
* Are currently studying for a degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering, ideally at an undergraduate level.
* Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete your undergraduate degree as of January 2025.
* Ideally, complete the penultimate year with one final year of university left before graduation.
* Are available for the full 13 months and be willing to defer your studies for that duration.
To be successful in this role, you will possess skills/abilities or be able to perform:
* Strong academic results in Mathematics; Thermodynamics; Mechanical Design; and Professional Practice.
* Drafting or CAD modelling skills (Solidworks, CREO, Inventor or AutoCAD).
* Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
* Some project management skills.
* Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong computer literacy and a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
* Outstanding interpersonal skills, a teamwork ethic and the ability to think and operate autonomously and independently when required.
Benefits
They recognise that financial compensation is among your priorities, and their base salaries reward you for focusing on results and working smart. At Cummins, you'll participate in a variable compensation program. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as:
* Financial Wellness
* Health & Wellness
* Continuing Education
* Paid Incentive
* Diversity & Inclusion
* Work-life Flexibility
* Every Employee, Every Community
* Development and Growth
Training & development
With the internship, you will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future. You'll work closely with your hiring manager to complete a pre-determined scope of work and present your findings to the team at the end of your analysis. Throughout the internship, you’ll be challenged to apply your best knowledge and demonstrate your strength to achieve the business strategy together with your colleagues.
To learn more about the internship experience, watch this video:
How to apply
For all applications, please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript.
In your cover letter, please specify how many units of study you have remaining on your undergraduate degree and your motivation behind applying both to Cummins and this specific internship.
Sources
The following sources were used in researching this page:
* cummins.com/careers/working-at-cummins
* cummins.com/careers/paths